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Chuck reviews

Bill, You're right, I was cutting with same carbide tips for while, then found out that you can sharpen them. I just installed new tips this past weekend. I'm using Harrison Specialties ones, hopefully switching to gouges in the next couple of months
 
Bill, You're right, I was cutting with same carbide tips for while, then found out that you can sharpen them. I just installed new tips this past weekend. I'm using Harrison Specialties ones, hopefully switching to gouges in the next couple of months

How do you sharpen them? I have tried using a diamond slipstone, but the results haven't been too good. I think that the problem is that the edges of the carbide keep chipping.
 
How do you sharpen them? I have tried using a diamond slipstone, but the results haven't been too good. I think that the problem is that the edges of the carbide keep chipping.

I can't find the exact video I followed, but it is very similar to this one on YouTube. I haven't had problems yet, my carbides are from Harrison Specialties.

View: https://youtu.be/GqwPfmm9OOI
 
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